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Q&A for Carson 3D 10x42mm Roof Prism Waterproof Birding Binoculars — 6 Questions & 5 Answers

Name Carson 3D 10x42mm Roof Prism Waterproof Birding Binoculars (5)
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JJ, guest, from NM, United States, asked on January 12, 2024

Like Tom, I had the same question. Aren't all optics "3D"? Turns out it is just the model number (and maybe some clever marketing).

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Answered by Carson Optical, Manufacturer from NY, United States, on December 11, 2024

JJ,

This is our 3D product line series of Binoculars. The main difference here between our 3D-ED series and a normal pair of binoculars is the ED Glass. Your Carson 3D-ED binoculars contain ED Glass (extra low dispersion glass) in their lenses. This ED Glass helps prevent chromatic aberration (fringes of color that appear around the viewing image).

Thank you for choosing Carson!

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Ttm, guest, from BC, Canada, asked on January 13, 2023

Hi might sound dumb but what’s with the 3D never heard of 3D binoculars thanks Tom

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 20, 2023

The Carson 3D 10x42mm Roof Prism Waterproof Birding Binoculars are part of Carson's 3D/ED line of binoculars. It means that they use dielectric prism coatings with ED glass. ED glass gives you the brightest, and clearest image possible. ED Glass reduces the amount of chromatic aberration that occurs as light passes through a binocular.

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Kiwi, guest, from Hamilton, New Zealand, asked on January 31, 2020

Hi from NZ. What happened to the 8x42 version of these? Are they still available? Due to loss would like a replacement 8x42 recomendations? Thanks.

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 20, 2020

You can find the 8x42 version here: https://www.opticsplanet.com/8-x-42ed-3d-series-binoculars-with-our-hd-optical-coating.html

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Rick, guest, from PA, United States, asked on December 29, 2018

The available camo model has been listed as factory DEMO? Can the condition of item and all packing/literature/warranty/etc be considered as new?

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on November 08, 2019

The camo versions are not DEMO, they are brand new models. The EDMO on the end of the product code stands for ED Glass and MO for Mossy Oak camo.

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Johnny Wishbone, guest, from CA, United States, asked on April 06, 2018

What is the frame made of? Poly or metal?

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on June 14, 2018

These have a rubberized coating over an aluminum body.

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Sayre Sumner, guest, from MA, United States, asked on April 12, 2025

What is difference between 8x42 and 10x 42?

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